Ukrainian Dream: Thought Leaders on a Positive Vision for the Country
From peace and freedom to dignity, culture, responsibility and innovation, Ukrainian thought leaders offer different but interconnected visions of the country's future and the society they want to build.
What should a Ukraine of the future look like? The answers differ, but they share a common theme of freedom, dignity, cultural identity, responsibility, human connection, and the ability to determine the country's own future. Ukrainian thought leaders envision a peaceful nation, cherished by millions, where language and culture thrive.
Jamala, a renowned singer and People's Artist of Ukraine, envisions a Ukraine where a peaceful country flourishes from Mariupol to Lviv, Simferopol to Chernihiv. She believes in the country's ability to rebuild and thrive economically, politically, and culturally, drawing strength from the resilience of its people.
Vladyslav Troitskyi, founder of the Dakh Center for Contemporary Art and creator of DakhaBrakha, DakhaDaughters, NovaOpera, and TseSho, emphasizes Ukraine's strong democracy and its fertile land as a catalyst for new ideas. He urges a spiritual and emotional effort to recognize and connect with others, fostering a society that values human interaction over digital avatars.
Larysa Denysenko, a writer, human rights advocate, and public activist, calls for a Ukraine that stands up to a treacherous enemy and rebuilds what has been destroyed. She envisions a European center for studying totalitarianism, leveraging the country's strengths in creative industries, culture, information technology, security, humanitarian law, ecology, and philosophy.
Mykola Kuznietsov, a corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, stresses the importance of hatred towards the aggressor and a collective commitment to remembering the atrocities and honoring the lives lost during the war. He believes in a postwar era focused on victory and remembrance.
Svitlana Roiz, a psychologist and public activist, dreams of a postwar Ukraine where connections among people are preserved, responsibility for each other is upheld, and values guide actions. She envisions a country where children can grow up safely and resiliently, with psychology focusing more on prevention and development rather than crisis intervention. Roiz also envisions admiration from other countries inspired by Ukraine's strength and progress.
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